The Efficacy and Functions of Red Vine
Disease description:
I am 28 years old. Recently, possibly due to the cold weather, I caught a cold accompanied by a sore throat. A friend told me that taking Hongteng (Sargentodoxa cuneata) may help relieve the symptoms. May I ask, what are the medicinal properties and effects of Hongteng?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Sargentglory Vine, scientifically known as Sargentodoxa cuneata, is a commonly used herb in traditional Chinese medicine. It is primarily derived from the dried stems of the plant Sargentodoxa cuneata, which belongs to the family Lardizabalaceae. It has a bitter taste and neutral property, and is associated with the liver and stomach meridians. It functions to clear heat and detoxify, activate blood circulation to resolve blood stasis, and reduce swelling and relieve pain.
Sargentglory Vine can clear heat and detoxify, effectively treating inflammatory conditions such as abscesses, carbuncles, and skin infections. This efficacy is attributed to its various flavonoid compounds and essential oil components. It also acts to invigorate blood and resolve stasis, making it useful in treating conditions such as blood stasis, obstruction due to stasis, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, bruises, and sprains. It can dissipate blood stasis, resolve nodules, and promote blood circulation.
In addition, Sargentglory Vine has effects of reducing swelling and relieving pain, and is effective in treating conditions such as traumatic injuries and painful obstruction syndrome caused by rheumatism. At the same time, it also has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and insecticidal properties. It inhibits various bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, and has good therapeutic effects on parasitic diseases such as ancylostomiasis.
When using Sargentglory Vine, it is important to follow medical instructions, ensure appropriate dosage and administration methods, and avoid unnecessary side effects and drug interactions.
